Wonjin Beauty Medical Group (Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic)

People love going out it in the sun during the summer to soak up all the warmth. However, some also worry about this as being exposed to strong sun rays for too long can lead to skin discoloration such as melasma, freckles and etc. Melasma is a skin discoloration caused by over production of melanin and it can be mostly seen clustered around the cheekbones as well as the cheek area. Hence, it makes the skin look dull and not clear. Whereas freckles are brown spots that look like sesame seeds scattered everywhere. It normally forms on the cheeks, the top of the arms, the chest and any other area that is easily exposed in the sun. Lastly, age spots are formed to protect the skin when it has been exposed in the sun for a long time. It is the formation of spots as the dead skin cells and epidermal cells become thicker. Normally, it starts forming in your 40s and the number increases as you age. WONJIN medical st...

When exposed to strong sunlight and exposed to light burns, incorrect first aid treatment may cause permanent pigmentation or serious skin damage. You would better to know what you have to do if you feel tingling pain or itchiness when your skin is burning! 1) Avoid exposure When skin burns, the most important thing is to prevent further exposure of the affected area. Avoid going out in high sunlight, and when you go out, you should choose a high SPF sunscreen, thoroughly apply on skin, and wear long sleeves to minimize exposure. 2) Taking Anti-inflammatory pain medication. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics have the effect of relieving itching and pain, and typical anti-inflammatory analgesics such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and nefroxin are effective in scaring the lesion unconsciously and preventing skin damage. If you cannot take a good night’s sleep because of sunburn, taking anti-histamine instead of anti-inflammatory pain is a good choice. Allergic...